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About

St Michael's ward encompasses Coventry's historic city centre, containing the iconic ruins of St Michael's Cathedral, destroyed during the Second World War. The area includes the modern cathedral, built adjacent to the old ruins, and the surrounding pedestrianised shopping precincts. Coventry Transport Museum, detailing the city's automotive history, is a key institution here.

The ward is defined by its post-war reconstruction, visible in its concrete architecture and planned layout. It functions as the primary retail and commercial hub for the city, with the Upper Precinct and Lower Precinct shopping areas. The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum provides local cultural resources, while Broadgate hosts public events at its central square.

Area overview

On average St Michael's has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 223 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Michael's is £42,888 per year. There are 12 schools in St Michael's: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). St Michael's is home to around 28,957 people, with a population density of about 7,430.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
223
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
28.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Michael's Population
28,957
Population density
7,430.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
107.57(+178%)
Shoplifting
31.67(+264%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.48(+109%)
Other theft
19.06(+235%)
Public order
18.79(+210%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,533
26.01%
African
4,774
16.49%
Other White
3,637
12.56%
Indian
2,859
9.87%
Bangladeshi
1,467
5.07%
Total population: 28,957

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
8,052
32.31%
Level 4 qualifications or above
7,447
29.88%
No qualifications
3,774
15.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,141
8.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,758
7.05%
Total 16+ residents: 24,923

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
4,122
46.99%
Other social rented
1,869
21.31%
Owns outright
1,059
12.07%
Owns with a mortgage
766
8.73%
Social rents from council
613
6.99%
Total households: 8,772

Property prices in St Michael's

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £157,500 in St Michael's area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £326,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Michael's in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Michael's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£300,000
Flats22£133,750
Semi-Detached11£205,000
Terraced51£162,000

10 years median price trend in St Michael's

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Michael's.

All postcodes in St Michael's

CV11FE

New Buildings

CV12AQ

Humber Avenue

CV12HU

Bramble Street

CV15AU

Blythe Road

CV15BT

King Edward Road

CV15EX

Priory Row

CV15JF

King William Street

CV12PS

New Union Street

CV12TY

Merlin Close

CV15FB

Cope Street

CV12DY

The Quadrant

CV15GY

Adelaide Street

CV15NP

Charles Street

CV14AH

Bond Street

CV11JB

Hales Street

CV12AB

Seagrave Road

CV12JF

Gulson Road

CV12LD

Park Road

CV12UF

Kilderkin Court

CV13GQ

Upper York Street

CV15NA

Victoria Street

CV24GP

Lowther Street

CV24RE

St Michael's

CV11JQ

Chauntry Place

CV12HS

Gulson Road

CV12XL

Paradise Street

CV15SZ

Fairfax Street

CV12AL

Harper Road

CV13EJ

Queens Road

CV15AG

Harnall Lane East

CV15BP

Alfred Road

CV15JQ

Gilbert Close

CV24GY

Nicholls Street

CV15FZ

Cox Street

CV11FS

St Michael's

CV13AY

Corporation Street

CV12DH

St Georges Road

CV14AT

Hill Street

CV15AE

Harnall Lane East

CV15NJ

Vine Street

CV24GJ

Lowther Street

CV31JA

Binley Road

CV15JP

King William Street

CV13HT

Corporation Street

CV12PL

Cheylesmore

CV12LZ

Much Park Street

CV12EG

The Quadrant

CV11QL

St Michael's

CV11EY

Warwick Row

CV11GX

Corporation Street

CV12BX

Carmelite Road

CV15BJ

King Edward Road

CV15ED

Fargo Village

CV15HY

Stockton Road

CV15LZ

Victoria Street

CV24GL

Lowther Street

CV31HZ

Binley Road

CV15AB

Hill Top

CV12AP

Harper Road

CV15QT

Jordan Well

CV15RW

Earl Street

CV11QS

St Michael's

CV11FQ

St Michael's

CV11EJ

St Michael's

CV11LH

Barracks Way

CV12QZ

Hornchurch Close

CV15TD

Cox Street

CV11LB

Hertford Street

CV12DD

St Georges Road

CV12DQ

Welland Road

CV12EB

Manor House Drive

CV12GN

Friargate

CV12NJ

Quinton Road

CV13EY

Bedford Street

CV13GJ

Butts

CV15AQ

Jesmond Road

CV15AT

Adderley Street

CV15BZ

Augustus Road

CV15EA

Far Gosford Street

CV15SA

Priory Place

CV24FT

Wren Street

CV24GB

Swan Lane

CV24HE

Walsgrave Road

CV24LQ

Caludon Road

CV11NF

St Michael's

CV11JA

Fairfax Street

CV12RU

Paradise Street

CV24BF

Lansdowne Street

CV15QD

Raglan Street

CV12AA

Seagrave Road

CV12AZ

Terry Road

CV13AX

Lower Holyhead Road

CV13FZ

Grosvenor Road

CV13JU

Starley Road

CV15PY

Conisbrough Keep

CV24FQ

Britannia Street

CV24GA

Swan Lane

CV24GH

Swan Lane

CV24QQ

Swan Lane

CV24QS

Swan Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.